DeTomaso Mailing List: May 2000, Message #184

In a message dated 5/5/00 2:03:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
catman351@digitalputty.com writes:

<< -I priced out a PPG/Omni 2 stage polyurethane paint kit with sealer
 system for the Pantera. For a Porshe Guards Red color (like Rick's), the
 entire system runs (ahem, no pun intended) under $300 complete!!!
  >>

Cal,

You are learning about how much a person can save by doing things themselves. 
 I painted my Pantera myself several years back. Everything including paint 
(Guards Red Basecoat/clearcoat by Dupont), masking tape, sand paper, 
thinners, cleaners, tack rags, new air compressor filters and even a new 
paint gun (set me back a whopping $32) was total of $450!  I even painted it 
outside in my driveway.  I guarantee that you would never guess the price of 
the paint job on the car.

No, I don't cringe when I get a rock chip in the car :o)

Keep on keepin' on!

Jim Demick
New Mexico